The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-03
OUT OF OFFICE.

nj. Grevy Resigns His Post as Chief Execn-
tive of the French Republic.
PARIS, Dec. 2.-President Crews message
resignine the presidency of the republic was
read in the Chamber Of Deputies at 2:20 this
afternoon. The text Of the message is as fol-
lows:
$50 long as had only to contend with the
difficulties that have accumulated in my path
the attacks of the press, the abstenton of the
men whom :he public voice called to my side.
and the increasing icpossblity to form Min
istry, struggled and remained where duty
bade me; but at the moment when public opin-
ion. better informed, marked change which
gave me hope of forming a government,
the Senate and Chamber of Deputies
voted resolution which, under the form of an
adjournment to a fixed hour to await the Presi-
dents promised message, is tantamount to sum-
moning the President to resign. 1t would be
nv duty and right to resist but under the cir
cumstances in which placed. q conflict
between the executive and parliament might
entail consequences which restrain Wis
dom and patriotism command me to yield.
leave to those who assume il the responsl bill
ty for such precedent and for the events that
may ensue. / relinouish without regret, but
not without sadness, the dignity to which ] have
been twice raised without solicitation, and in
the exercising of which feel conscious have
done my duty. This call France to witness.
France will say that for nine years my
government has secured to the country peace,
order and liberty; has made Francs respected
throughout the world: has worked unremitting-
ly to raise her. and in the midst OF an armed
bor har
honor and rights; further, that it has bean
able to keep the republic in wise internal
course marked out by the interests and wishes
of the country. France will say that in return
for this / have been removed from the post
where her confidence placed me. In leaving
political life form but wish. It Is that the
republic may not be struck blows aimed at my
self. but that it may issue triumphant from the
dangers it is made to incur.
81 place the bureau OF the Chamber OF
Deputies my resignation of the functions of
President of the French repuoic."
The Deputies received the message with pro-
found silence
NJ. Fioquet read letter from the President of
the Senate summoning a congress of the two
chambers at Versailles, tomorrow, for the pur-
pose of electing new President The sitting
then closed amid cries of s'Vive Ia Republque."
The tri-coor the Elysee was hauled down
as soon as the message of the resignation had
been read in Parliament.
At 430 D. m. groups of people had begun to
assemble in front Of the Palas Bourbon
Louise Michel attempted to force an entrance in
the building. and was again placed under arrest
number of Radicals went to the Hotel dc
Vile TO request the Municipal Council to join a
deputation which will call upon the leaders of
the extreme Left to protest against the election
OF NJ. Ferry to the presidency.
In pursuance of the order to generals to rejoin
their commands General Rouanger has re-
turned to Clermont- Ferrand, his headquarters
His departure from Paris was unnoticed. The
general aspect Of Paris at 4:30 o'clock was quiet.
EvENING.-On a pretext that the republic was
threatened hundreds of revolutionists aud So
cialists. followed by big crowd, composed of all
elements, started for the Hotel de Vile. Police
and cavalry charged the mob, which retalated
with a voley of stones A number of persons
were wounded, and the mob was dispersed. The
Municipal Council has decided to continue in
permanent session
Camelnas and Duquerey, Extremist Depu-
ties, with Ernest Roche, of the Intransigeaut,
tried to harangue crowd in front OF the Palais
Bourbon. but were prevented by the police
Afterwards they proceeded to the Hotel de
Vile, followed by a mob. The guards dispersed
the crowd, but permitted the two Deputies TO
enter The Municipal Council was then dis
cussing proprosal to proceed to the Pa.ais
Bourbon tomorrow to demand that the Chamber
save the republic. The Municipal Council
agreed by a vote of 81 to Is. to ask an audience
with the Chamber Of Deputies.
M1pNIGHT.-There was much less excitement
in this city tonight than the previous night.
Knots Of curious people collected from time
time but were easily dispersed. few persons
received slight injuries in scuffies with the DO.
lice.
Dark Date in the Republics Calendar.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal,
LONDON, Nov. 2. 1t is certainly remarkable
that President Grevv should have resigned on
the day which marks the anniversary of the TWO
events which comprised the beginning and the
III-his dissolution OF the Assembly, Dec. 2,
1851, and the establishment Of the imperial
monarchy, Dec. 2. 1852. This circumstance is
regarded by the Monarchists o favorable
omen to their cause. and the undoubted fact
that III. Greyy had intended To defer the pre-
sentation and reading of his resignation until
Monday, until the developments of yes
ierday made further postponemen, impossi-
bic, strengthens the conviction that Providence
supervsned to bring about the fall of the Presi-